Ken Dedes

Ken Dedes
The serene beauty of the Prajnaparamita statue, found near Singhasari temple, is believed to be a portrayal of Queen Dedes (from the collection of the National Museum of Indonesia).
Queen Consort of Singhasari
Tenure1222 – 1227
Spouse
Issue
  • Anusapati
  • Mahisa Wong Ateleng
  • Apanji Saprang
  • Agnibhaya
  • Devi Rumbu
Names
Ken Dedes
HouseRajasa
FatherMpu Purwa
ReligionMahayana Buddhism

Ken Dedes was the first queen of Singhasari. She was the wife of Ken Arok, the first ruler of Singhasari, Java, Indonesia. She was later considered the ancestress of kings that ruled Java, the great mother of the Rajasa dynasty, the royal family that ruled Java from the Singhasari to the Majapahit era. Local tradition mentioned her as an embodiment of perfect beauty.